JOB DESCRIPTION
Occupational Health Nurse
POSITION
Occupational Health Nurse
LOCATION
Nelson Tasman & Marlborough
RESPONSIBLE TO
Manager and/or Director, Nelson Nursing Service
REPORTING TO
Manager
FUNCTIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
Nelson Nursing Service Ltd Manager and Director
Nelson Nursing Service colleagues & administration Staff
Client company managers, Human Resource manager and employees
Related Health Providers e.g. Nelson Radiology, Medlab/Southern
Community Laboratories, ESR, General Practitioners
Purpose
The Occupational Health Nurse is a vital part of the Primary Health Care Nursing team. The role is
underpinned by Public Health Strategy and is critical in assisting clients to protect the Health & Safety of all
employees as relevant by the Health & Safety in Employment Legislation.
The Occupational Health Nurse will:
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Provide a comprehensive range of employment related / occupational health / community nursing
services in an effective, efficient, timely and professional manner to Nelson Nursing Service Ltd clients.
Communicate both in writing and verbally, clearly and effectively with all clients and other relevant
people and organisations
Actively promote the occupational health services that Nelson Nursing Service Ltd can provide to new
and prospective clients.
Provide information, support and assist Employers to develop and maintain their health and safety
practices, policies and procedures that reflect each organisations work environment, culture & values
and Health and Safety legislation.
Work collaboratively with the Nelson Nursing Service team to ensure the business remains profitable
and provide services in a manner that reflect Nelson Nursing Services, Mission, Values and Philosophy.
Person Specification
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Registered Nurse with at least 3 years post-registration experience in a Primary Health Care setting and
/ or equivalent.
Flexible, adaptable, intuitive and concise with outstanding time management and organisational ability.
Able to work and is compatible with a broad demographic of people, from factory floor worker to Chief
Executive.
Excellent ability to work autonomously.
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills with legible handwriting and accurate spelling.
Computer literate and able to use Word, Excel and Outlook confidently.
Essential Qualification & Certification
 Is a Registered Nurse
 Holds a current Annual Practising Certificate issued by the New Zealand Nursing Council and maintain
competency.
 Is a member of a relevant professional nursing organisation and holds professional indemnity
insurance.
Desirable Qualification & Certification
 Certified as competent against NZQA Urine Specimen collection and detection and quantitation of drugs
of abuse in urine: Standard AS./NZ 4308:2008
 Spirometry Competency Certificate or prepared to gain certification
 Audiometry / Hearing Conservation Certification
 Post Graduate Cert / Diploma in Occupational Health
 Independent Vaccinator Certification
Key Responsibilities
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Promote, coordinate and provide occupational health assessments and services that meet the
expectation and needs of Employers as well as assisting Employers to meet work place health and
safety monitoring and Occupational Health and Safety legislative requirements.
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Monitor and identify health and safety issues and refer employees to relevant and appropriate
providers.
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Communicate and report professionally, clearly and effectively with relevant people to ensure timely
efficient and effective service provision, using all channels of communication.
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Maintain legible complete professional records, update procedures, prepare documentation and report
on contracted work to meet each company’s operational, contractual, legal and financial requirements.
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Maintain relevant Occupational Health customer employee health records when requested and manage
health monitoring recall systems.
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Monitor employee exposure to hazards including fumes and chemicals and provide advice as to
avoiding exposure.
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Monitor and report equipment malfunction and maintain calibration and control confirmation, monitor
and manage adequate consumable stock level, order stock reflecting demand and to prevent waste
through expiry.
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Keep up to date with legal and professional changes associated with public health and occupational
health and safety
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Comply with, Nelson Nursing Service’s and other legislative requirements including Health and Safety,
by understanding the service and organisational policies and procedures and one’s own obligations
when carrying out tasks with clients.
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Work within and support the Nelson Nursing Service multidisciplinary teams by participating in other
community nursing roles e.g. home support, wound care, ACC assessments
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Initiate, participate and represent Nelson Nursing Service Ltd in a professional capacity at internal and
external meetings, training and other consultative gatherings.
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Represent, promote and market the services available from Nelson Nursing Service Occupational
Health Service to prospective clients
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Assist with other nursing duties to ensure demand for care and support is well managed and undertake
any other tasks and duties when and as requested.
Notes:
1. On-going professional development is an expected requirement of this role. If not
currently the holder of a Post Graduate Occupational or other Health qualification the
incumbent nurse will be expected to work towards commencement of such qualification
within 2 years of commencing work at Nelson Nursing Service.
2. This role requires the Occupational Health Nurse to undertake On Call duties as part of
the overnight / weekend / public holiday On-Call roster - shared between all Registered
Nurses at Nelson Nursing Service.
I, ……………………….have read, understand and accept this Occupational Health Nurse job
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